G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 has lower true latency (7.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Release year | 2016 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $144 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).